What to Do with All Those Micros

Article Abstract:

The experience of a large insurance company forms the basis for a study of microcomputer usage and policy. The creation and implementation of personal computer strategy is emphasized. The first stage in creating a personal computer strategy is the development of a policy statement. A code of good practice for hardware and software selection must be established. Priority areas for microcomputer opportunity must then be identified. Personal computers must be integrated into the overall computing resource. Strengths and weaknesses of micros and mainframes are identified. Work station costs are itemized. Guidelines for software selection are included. A sample policy statement is also included.

Software, Management, Mainframe computers, Personal Computers, System Selection, Hardware Selection, Mainframe Computer, Policy, Study, Guidelines, Software Selection, Product selection, Management of EDP, Insurance Agencies

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Macro Wonders from the Latest Micros

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New 32-bit microprocessors will give desktop work stations and personal computers added power. The machines will be able to perform complex tasks. Large amounts of data can be rapidly manipulated. Semiconductor companies are in fierce competition for the control of the developing microprocessor market. Work stations incorporating microprocessors could turn computers into repositories of advice for non-experts, could generate projections on spoken request and could fundamentally change the public image of computers. Future uses are suggested by computer experts. Corporate strategies are outlined. Photographs of a 32-bit chip, an office system and computer firm executives are included.

Semiconductor industry, Computers, Microprocessor, Digital computers, Technology, New Product, product announcement, Outlook, Microprocessors, 32-Bit

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Thriving Secondhand Market for Micros

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Computer Warehouse in Sydney, Australia, offers a place where sellers can put their used micrcomputer equipment on display 'as is' for potential buyers to peruse. The company charges ten per cent of the sale price as a fee. Associated Auctioneers have held periodic auctions of used equipment, assuming no responsibility for performance. Computerplus of Melbourne sells second hand peripheral equipment that has been tested and given a thirty-day warranty. Buying second hand can save fifty per cent of the original cost and offers immediate possession, but requires the same knowledge and investigation as buying new.

Used computer hardware, Equipment Acquisition, Low Cost, Australia, Used Equipment, Market

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